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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.30, 890.74 and 525.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.30, 890.74 and 525.96 is: 788.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.30 : 890.74 = 525.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.30/890.74 = 525.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.30x = 890.74 × 525.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.30x = 468,493.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,493.61/594.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.31

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